"It's a much better starting point for me mentally and physically and being there with the guys helps a ton"@TMurphy_93 joined the show today and talked about his off-season and more 🏈 pic.twitter.com/R1W1Ieux2g

Trent Murphy's first season in Buffalo was largely about getting his feet back under him after suffering a torn ACL the season prior. Now entering his second season with the Bills, he's flashing more on the field in the spring practices and it has the coaching staff excited about what he can bring to the team's pass rush.

Coach McDermott has seen a different Murphy as well.

"He just looks like he's in a different mental space, another year removed from where he was last year when we first got him here," McDermott said. "There's a lot that goes into that. Just what I've observed is he's worked his butt off before he came back here and since he's been back. From a leadership standpoint he has led in his own way, probably different than others, but effective nonetheless. He's a big part of what we plan to do in affecting the quarterback. I really appreciate what he brings to the table."

Murphy has been lining up as the team's starting left defensive end throughout the spring practices opposite Jerry Hughes.

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